Compassionate Unit Secretary — Patient Care & Admin Hub

Shepherd Center; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Shepherd Center in Atlanta, GA seeks a Unit Secretary to provide reception and clerical support across the Shepherd Program. You will help ensure exceptional patient care and safety by handling calls, managing medical records, and coordinating admissions.

You will scan documents into EPIC and On Base, greet visitors, and maintain supplies and common areas, contributing to a compassionate, efficient hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Handles incoming/outgoing calls on multiple lines and directs callers appropriately.
• Assists in filing, copying and maintenance of medical records.
• Obtains consent forms.
• Greets visitors and patients in a friendly and considerate manner.
• Maintains copier/fax/printer supplies and maintenance.
• Schedules procedures at Piedmont as needed.
• Contacts physicians and nursing staff for admissions.
• Scans documents into EPIC and On Base.

Responsibilities

• Handles incoming/outgoing phone calls on multiple lines, meeting the needs of callers if possible and directing the caller to the appropriate source when necessary.
• Assists in filing, copying and maintenance of medical records.
• Obtain consent forms.
• Greets visitors and patients in a friendly and considerate manner.
• Maintains copier/fax/printer supplies and maintenance.
• Schedules procedures at Piedmont as needed.
• Calls appropriate Physician, APP & Wound Nurse for Admissions.
• Scans into EPIC and On Base.

Job description

Shepherd Center in Atlanta, GA seeks a Unit Secretary to provide reception and clerical support across the Shepherd Program. You will help ensure exceptional patient care and safety by handling calls, managing medical records, and coordinating admissions.

You will scan documents into EPIC and On Base, greet visitors, and maintain supplies and common areas, contributing to a compassionate, efficient hospital environment.